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Free, discounted school seats rise to 16,500

<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s private education community responsibility project has expanded sharply, with the number of free and discounted school and kindergarten seats rising to 16,500.</p> <p>Director of the Department of Private Schools and Kindergartens and Acting Director of the Private Schools Licensing Department Dr.

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Heavy Rain Forecast in Kanto-Koshin, Other Regions Mon.

Tokyo, Sept. 6 (Jiji Press)--The Kanto-Koshin eastern to central regions and the Tokai central region of Japan are expected to see heavy rain on Monday as a front located off the country's Pacific…

  • Heavy rain forecast for Kanto-Koshin and Tokai regions on Monday.
  • Japan Meteorological Agency warns of landslides, flooding, and strong winds.

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Hadi challenged to prove US meddling plot claim

KUALA LUMPUR: Kepong member of parliament Lim Lip Eng has demanded that Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang produce evidence for his claim that the United States offered to help the party topple the Malaysian government in 2014.

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Today in Korean history

Sept. 7

  • In 1980, Yonsei University archaeologists unearth 10,000-60,000 year old human bones near Danyang.
  • In 1995, Russia ended mutual assistance treaty with North Korea.

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Sudan’s war-driven blackouts push residents toward solar power but high costs shut many out

OMDURMAN, Sudan (AP) — For almost a year, Randa al-Mansour, a 31-year-old Sudanese housewife, has relied on solar energy panels installed on the rooftop of her building to survive the recurrent…

  • Ongoing conflict in Sudan has caused frequent electricity blackouts.
  • Solar power adoption rises as residents seek alternative energy.
  • High cost of solar systems ($5,000) limits widespread adoption.

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California made Gavin Newsom famous. Will it drag down his 2028 presidential ambitions?

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Gavin Newsom’s secret is no secret here in South Carolina. They were selling “Gavin 2028” buttons outside his events this past week as he trekked across the state…

  • Gavin Newsom's California roots may hinder his presidential appeal nationally.
  • Competitors like Pete Buttigieg and Josh Shapiro may have stronger cross-regional appeal.
  • "California derangement syndrome" has affected past California governors.

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Gachagua engages Kenyans in Spokane, Washington, as US tour continues

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has continued his engagements with Kenyans living in the United States, holding a community interaction in Spokane, Washington, as he proceeds with his ongoing…

  • Rigathi Gachagua held community interaction in Spokane, Washington.
  • Meeting aimed to discuss issues affecting Kenyan diaspora.
  • Gachagua's U.S. tour targets Kenyan communities abroad ahead of 2027 elections.
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